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German Chairlift Sign in Switzerland

This photograph shows a sign, written in german, outlining the engineering firm that designed the chairlift to which it is attached.

This photograph was likely taken at Zermatt, Switzerland.

Mürren, Grosshorn, Breithorn und Tschingelhorn

Postcard labelled "Mürren, Grosshorn, Breithorn und Tschingelhorn," sent from [Jessie? Lizzie?] Jardine in Mürren, Switzerland to Miss J. J. Neiland (Jenny Jardine-Neiland) at 34 1/2 Mile. The front of the card has a tinted photograph of a village among the Swiss peaks.

On the back of the card is a handwritten message from sender to Jenny Jardine, dated and postmarked August 17, 1927. A red Swiss stamp is in the top right corner.

Skiers at Top of Lift with Matterhorn in Background

Skiers are seen offloading a lift in Switzerland with the Matterhorn visible in the background. This view of the Matterhorn, showing the east and north faces, means that this photograph was taken at Zermatt.

An annotation on the reverse of the photograph reads, "Switzerland".

Skiers Beside Ski Lift

Skiers are shown standing beside a ski lift. This lift appears to be a T-bar.

This photograph was likely taken in Zermatt, Switzerland.

View of Button Lift

A button lift is shown, with all the posts gathered together.

This photograph was likely taken at Zermatt, Switzerland.